Understanding how the brain governs the placebo effect, a beneficial health outcome resulting from the expectation that an intervention will be effective, may help clinicians’ efforts to improve health.
(November 2008)

Researchers reviewed the scientific literature on St. John’s wort for major depression and analyzed findings from randomized, double-blind studies comparing St. John’s wort extracts with placebo and standard...(October 2008)

A recent pilot study suggests that intensive lifestyle and diet changes may alter gene expression (the way a gene acts) in the prostate, possibly affecting the progression of prostate cancer.
(June 2008)

Researchers at Bastyr University conducted an 8-week randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of St. John’s wort among a volunteer sample of 54 children aged 6 to17 years with ADHD.
(June 2008)

Because people may not respond to standard treatments such as rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteorid injections, prolotherapy is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative ...(June 2008)

A review of a pilot study of a ginkgo biloba extract for delaying the onset of dementia in the elderly to see if a reduction in progression to dementia could be detected in those using ginkgo versus those using ...(May 2008)

The February 2008 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition features eight articles from the NIH Botanical Research Centers Program, which is co-funded by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and NCCAM.
(April 2008)

A recent study found substantial variation in policies and policy quality regarding dietary supplement use in children’s hospitals, even though more than 30% of children in the U.S. take dietary supplements ...(April 2008)

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of botanicals for conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, insulin resistance, and excess fats in the blood.
(April 2008)

Researchers studying low-back pain treatments found a naturopathic approach with a range of options?acupuncture, exercise and dietary advice, relaxation training, and a booklet?was more cost-effective than the employer...(March 2008)